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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.88, 689.86 and 135.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.88, 689.86 and 135.28 is: 202.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.88 : 689.86 = 135.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.88/689.86 = 135.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.88x = 689.86 × 135.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.88x = 93,324.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,324.26/459.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.93

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